"The Black Swamp," a film about a southern forested wetland which is part of the Ramsar site of the Lower Cache/White River Area in eastern Arkansas, will be shown by Arkansas Educational Television Network during October 1995.
Major portions of the film were videotaped at various locations by Jim Borden who also edited the material. Producer is Larry Foley of Foley Productions, Fayetteville, Ark. The project was co-sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Educational Television. The production will be available in digital format to Public Television stations nationwide. "The Black Swamp" includes interviews with WES scientists on location at WES and the Cache River research site. The materials showcased include WRP research but also paint a picture of the swamp through the seasons, profile the scientists and their work and allow a glimpse into the various reasons that lure visitors to the swamp.
AETN, through their video library, will make copies available in VHS format for a modest price, targeting educational institutions. Wetlands enthusiasts are encouraged to lobby their State's educational television station to schedule the film during the upcoming seasons.